bouncer

Everyday

1. A person whose job is to stand at the door of a club or bar, check who comes in and remove people who cause trouble. tree →
2. (cricket) A fast ball bowled so that it bounces high, near the batter's head. tree →
3. Something that bounces, like a baby bouncer (a seat or swing that bounces a baby). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories, bouncers are big and tough-looking. In cricket lessons and on TV, «a bouncer» is a short, fast ball. Parents use a baby bouncer to keep a baby happy.

Examples

• The bouncer would not let the boys into the club. tree →
• The bowler sent down a fast bouncer. tree →
• My baby sister loves her bouncer. tree →
• The bouncer checked everyone's ID. tree →
• The batter ducked under the bouncer. tree →

Note

Countable. A more formal word for the door job is «door supervisor» or «security».